My Grandfather fought in the Pacific and he had a persistent, visceral hatred for the Japanese during and after the war. Upon hearing some of his stories, I can understand why he could feel the way he did. Understanding why he hated the Japanese so much doesn't diminish the importance of forgiveness - even for the sort of evil, sadistic depravity that my Grandfather described; instead, it underlies how difficult it is to forgive in the way Jesus Christ forgives us. As one who has lived through a life broken by familial betrayal and abuse, I had harbored a lot of hatred for what I was forced to live though. I found Christ later in life and discovered that real forgiveness, when evoked in our broken human state, generally does more to heal the victim than than it does for those whom the victim forgives.
Too hard to watch my mother was a child during the occupation of Japanese in China so she did not have many great stories regarding them and her nightmares
Just watching this commentary and scenes, I know I couldn't watch the movie...I applaude the creators, directors, producers, and of course all actors, and crew. As many comments state...this film should have gotten more exposure and recognition. It may not get here on earth, but in heaven....seats of honor...
The title is so wide i think The events should have been as big as it but sorry the story focused on American and Japanese whil the second world war harmed all people and all nations and all suffered and looked hopefuly for world peace a world with out hatred world with out wars
I never cease to be amazed at how masses of people can be taught to believe almost anything. The Emperor and Japanese, Hitler and the Germans and even Trump and almost half of America. The power of words over brains.
A great movie. This movie never got the play it deserved!
This movie is a masterpiece. I had the chance to visit Death Railways and Cemetery at Kanchanaburi, Thailand in 2010
Thanks for sharing! :)
why am hearing of this masterpiece now, wtf! this should be in theaters.
I had never heard of it before. I am glad I watched it. 👏👏
Yes,me too!
My Grandfather fought in the Pacific and he had a persistent, visceral hatred for the Japanese during and after the war. Upon hearing some of his stories, I can understand why he could feel the way he did. Understanding why he hated the Japanese so much doesn't diminish the importance of forgiveness - even for the sort of evil, sadistic depravity that my Grandfather described; instead, it underlies how difficult it is to forgive in the way Jesus Christ forgives us. As one who has lived through a life broken by familial betrayal and abuse, I had harbored a lot of hatred for what I was forced to live though. I found Christ later in life and discovered that real forgiveness, when evoked in our broken human state, generally does more to heal the victim than than it does for those whom the victim forgives.
What a beautiful comment, thank you for sharing your thoughts!
yes but after doing that we should preemptively nuke them while we still can
Thank You very much for sharing. I lived some of what you may have lived..Jesus found me...
Great, great movie!!!
Soo emotive .this film has not received the accolade it deserves!!
Agree
The music truly portrays all appropriate situations too 😪
May God help us all!
Too hard to watch my mother was a child during the occupation of Japanese in China so she did not have many great stories regarding them and her nightmares
The acting is truly amazing!
There.....but for the Grace of God......go I.
Just watching this commentary and scenes, I know I couldn't watch the movie...I applaude the creators, directors, producers, and of course all actors, and crew. As many comments state...this film should have gotten more exposure and recognition. It may not get here on earth, but in heaven....seats of honor...
The title is so wide i think
The events should have been as big as it but sorry the story focused on American and Japanese whil the second world war harmed all people and all nations and all suffered and looked hopefuly for world peace a world with out hatred world with out wars
this movie should be shown to all politicians
truly they do not understand ...
Whos the Scot that narrated the beginning of this movie? Captain Ernest Gordon I know but the voice of the character
Don't remove my phrase which worldly all people have to read.
what f'in phrase?
Doesn't keep to the book
Deviations fabrications
Exaggerations
Still sells to the public
Which is what makes money!
I so want to read the book after seeing the movie! But I do believe the movie had the impact that it should on all involved...
Watching from Scotland great movie very movieing.
I never cease to be amazed at how masses of people can be taught to believe almost anything. The Emperor and Japanese, Hitler and the Germans and even Trump and almost half of America. The power of words over brains.
And your point is?